Elisha Miller

Registered Nurse

Marietta Memorial Hospital System

Sistersville, WV

08.2012 - Current

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.